Lyra


Lyra is a constellation of the northern sky, whose brightest star is Vega. In Central Europe Lyra can be seen in the evening from May to January.

Lyra
Latin name Lyra
Latin genitive Lyrae
Abbreviation Lyr
Brightest star Vega (α Lyrae)
Fully visible 90° N to 29° S
Observation time for Central Europe all year round
The constellation Lyra. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope